Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Species:
microcharoides
ID:
192289

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Taub.) Schrire

Source:
ildis

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Bothalia22: 166 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000191618



Common Names

  • Microcharis microcharoides
  • Micro Charis
  • Micro-Leaf Charis


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Synonyms

  • Indigofera microcharoides Taub. [valid]
  • Rhynchotropis curtisiae I.M.Johnst. [valid]
  • Indigofera microcharoides latestipulata J.B.Gillett [valid]
  • Microcharis microcharoides microcharoides [unknown]
  • Microcharis microcharoides latestipulata (J.B.Gillett) Schrire [valid]

Description

Microcharis microcharoides (also called Microcharoides microcharis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to the eastern parts of Kenya and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Microcharis microcharoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a fodder crop for livestock. It is also used as a soil cover crop to help reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microcharis microcharoides has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microcharis microcharoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from young, non-flowering shoots and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Microcharis microcharoides

Microcharis microcharoides is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist, shady places in forests and along streams.

Microcharis microcharoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microcharis microcharoides?

Microcharis microcharoides

What is the common name of Microcharis microcharoides?

Microcharoides Microcharis

Where is Microcharis microcharoides native to?

Microcharis microcharoides is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka

Species in the Microcharis genus

Microcharis ammophila, Microcharis angolensis, Microcharis ephemera, Microcharis asparagoides, Microcharis brevistaminea, Microcharis buchneri, Microcharis garissaensis, Microcharis gyrata, Microcharis tenella, Microcharis latifolia, Microcharis longicalyx, Microcharis medicaginea, Microcharis microcharoides, Microcharis nematophylla, Microcharis remotiflora, Microcharis welwitschii, Microcharis sessilis, Microcharis spathulata, Microcharis stipulosa, Microcharis tenuirostris, Microcharis tisserantii, Microcharis tritoides, Microcharis wajirensis, Microcharis galpinii, Microcharis annua, Microcharis butayei, Microcharis cana, Microcharis contorta, Microcharis cufodontii, Microcharis disjuncta, Microcharis karinensis, Microcharis kucharii, Microcharis praetermissa, Microcharis aphylla, Microcharis phyllogramme, Microcharis omissa,

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Paul Hermann Wilhelm Taubert (1862-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taub.' in the authors string.
Brian David Schrire (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrire' in the authors string.